[2] They began dancing together at age seven, inspired by Michael Jackson,[3][4] subsequently dropping out of school at thirteen;[1] and that same year debuting on the Argentinian television show, Ritmo de la Noche (Rhythm of the Night).

[1] After their unsuccessful acting careers, they created their own dance choreographies and began playing drums and piano,[1][4] expanding into other visual art forms[3] — including writing short films at age nineteen.

They lived frugally in Spanish Harlem as undocumented immigrants,[2] unable to speak English, without friends or family in New York,[1][4] resorting to sleeping at least once in the subway.

[7] Leading up to their roles in Step Up, the Lombards appeared with Whitney Houston and George Michael and also modeled for Versace and Vogue.

[3] It was developed from the idea that dance styles do not allow for free expression because they are connected to a predetermined attitude and are associated with specific rules, creating emotional boundaries.